Man, 19, killed in A1 crash, made family 'proud'
Family handoutThe family of a 19-year-old killed in a crash on the A1(M) said he was "a very intelligent, bright, quiet young man, who is dearly loved by us all".
Dylan Martin Lawson, from West Yorkshire, died in a single-vehicle crash on the northbound carriageway, near Coxhoe, County Durham, in the early hours of Wednesday.
Mr Lawson, who was the only person in the Seat Leon, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene, Durham Constabulary said.
His parents paid tribute to their son, who they said made them "so proud".
In a tribute, his mother Susan said: "Dylan was the one that made me a mother and was the start of our family.
"Dylan was an amazing big brother to his little sister Lydia. They loved each other so much.
"Dylan was loved more than he can ever know every day. We will never forget him or ever stop loving him, and will miss him dearly every single second."
His father, Steven, said his son was an "exceptionally bright individual and achieved a high score in MENSA at school".
Mr Lawson also achieved numerous awards including the Richard Harris Memorial Prize for Outstanding Achievement, his father said.
"Whatever he chose to pursue in life, he always excelled," he added.
"He loved his pet dogs - especially Mario - and was loved by everyone."
He said the pair enjoyed going to the gym at the weekends "working their biceps and having dad and son time".
"No time can ever replace the hole that has been taken and can never be filled, but some day we will all meet again, so until then rest in peace, my son. We love you always."
A stretch of the A1(M) northbound and southbound, between J60 Bradbury and J62 Carville, was closed until around 11:30 BST, while an investigation took place.
The force continues to appeal for witnesses to the crash, which happened at about 02:20 BST.